Ben Kane
Bestselling author and expert on the Roman military, contributing specialist knowledge about centurions and Roman army life during the episode.
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Mar 29, 2026 • 1h
The Roman Centurion
Dr Ben Kane, bestselling author and Roman military expert, explores the reality of centurions. He unpacks their central role and battlefield leadership. He examines kit, the vine stick as punishment, command structure and recruitment paths. He also covers helmets, peacetime duties and how centurions shaped Rome’s military success.
